"Mbappé is already in command" and "blesses Xabi's debut", headlines today's sports press edited in the capital about Real Madrid's narrow victory last night against Osasuna.They see it differently

CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies previews Spain’s new league season with Football España editor Ruairidh Barlow.

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé got off to a scoring start in his second season with Real Madrid, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their Spanish league opener Tuesday.

Then there's Real Madrid, who came out on top 32.1% of occasions, meaning the top two in Spain combine for more than three quarters of the triumphs. For Los Blancos, their worst finish was down in 13th. Atletico Madrid were the only other side with a 10% or more probability, finishing first 11.7% of the time but also coming as low as 17th.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are by far the most successful Spanish teams by trophies won — Madrid have 101, Barcelona have 99. Third-placed Athletic Bilbao have just 35.

MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Real Madrid is back in action for the 2025-26 La Liga season, with their first match kicking off this week. ESPN+ offers a wide array of matches throughout the season, including every La Liga match during the 2025-26 season.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid was by now must-watch TV for a supposed global audience of more than 500 million, who tuned in for meetings between the two best club teams on the planet as Messi, Xavi ...